1. Cover. Design by Mrs. Paul Hardy

2. Frontispiece. Miss Frances Simpson and her Silver male Cambyses

3. Gentian. A lovely Blue female, owned by Lady Marcus Beresford, and bred by Mrs. O'Brien Clarke. Her sire was Goliath, a superb cat for size and colour. Gentian was a prize-winner at Westminster in 1899, when her marvellous coat excited general admiration ... 17

4. Imperial Blue was bred by Rev. P. L. Cosway, his present owner, from Angela and Blue Noble. This youngster has already made a name for himself in the show pen. He was born August 30th, 1900, and took prizes at Castleford and Wakefield. At Slough, 1901, he carried off the special for the soundest coloured Blue, and has since gained high distinction at Manchester. Imperial Blue is now placed at stud in our advertisements for the first time.........20

5. Royal Bobs. This fine Blue male was bred by H.H. Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein from Lady Marcus Beresford's Blue Boy II. and Duschar. He was purchased when a kitten by Mrs. Collingwood, and at his first appearance at the Botanical Gardens, in 1901, he took 1st in the Cat and 1st in the Kittten Class. Since then he has taken four other 1st prizes and two championships, besides many specials. Royal Bobs is a dark Slate Blue, but very sound in colour, with a beautifully shaped head and fine eyes... 24

6. Othello, as his name denotes, is a Black Persian, and claims such noted cats as Beauty Boy, Lord Albemarle and Peter Fa we among his ancestors. Mr. Robert Little, who is famed for his breed of beautiful Blacks, is the possessor of Othello, who is not yet a year old. He has done a lot of winning already, both in kitten and adult classes, and bids fair to lead the way in the Black classes at our best shows......28

7. Piquante Pearl was bred by Mrs. Pettit from her wellknown White stud cat King of the Pearls and Beautiful Pearl. This lovely female is quite the most beautiful specimen of a long-haired White Persian, having glorious blue eyes with a full coat of finest texture. Piquante Pearl is a winner of numerous 1st prizes, championships, medals, and specials at the Crystal Palace and Westminster Shows. Some of her lovely kittens have been exported to America .........32

8. Champion Backwell Jogram is the only Smoke champion and the winner of many 1st prizes, medals, and specials. At the Crystal Palace Show, 1901, this fine Persian cat won the special offered by the Duchess of Bedford for the best Smoke male in the show. Jogram is owned and was bred by Mrs. H. V. James, who is one of the most enthusiastic breeders of this handsome variety. He has sired many noted winners, and is much in request as a stud cat.......36

9. Teufel. Mrs. Sinkins is the breeder and owner of this most beautiful Smoke male, who, although only 18 months, has won many prizes. Good Smokes of his type are few and far between. His colouring is perfect, and his face and head quite free from the tabby markings that so often mar the beauty of this breed. Teufel greatly distinguished himself at the Westminster Show, 1902, where he won the Challenge Cup, Breeders' Cup, 1st prize, and numerous specials .... 40

10. Champion Fulmer Zaida is the renowned Silver female owned by Lady Decies. This cat has won more prizes than any other in the Fancy, numbering over 150. Zaida is almost an unmarked specimen, and her colour is wonderfully pure. She has carried off the highest honours at all the leading shows, and will probably continue to win whenever exhibited ...

11. The Absent-Minded Beggar is a fine Silver by Lord Southampton and Dimity, both well-known cats. He is unusually pale in colour, with beautiful green eyes. Mrs. Nield, of Bowden, now owns the Beggar, who is greatly in request as a sire. His kittens inherit his beautiful qualities of coat and colour .... 48

12. Lord Hampton, another Silver, is also an inmate of the Hart Hill Cattery, and was purchased by Mrs. Nield from Mrs. Davies, of Caterham. As a kitten this lovely Silver greatly distinguished himself, taking many prizes. He has a grand-shaped head, but was out of coat when the photo, which we reproduce, was taken. Lord Hampton has sired some splendid kittens.....52

13. Silver Starlight is the property of Miss Snell, of Wimbledon. This Silver male cat is beautifully pure in colour. He distinguished himself at the Crystal Palace, 1900; Brighton, 1900; and at Westminster, 1901, he made a great name for himself by winning the Challenge Cup and numerous special prizes. Amongst his progeny may be mentioned Puck III., a winning kitten, now in the possession of H.H. Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein.....56

14. Lord Nugent is a well-known shaded Silver male belonging to Mrs. Ormerod, who is a most successful breeder of Silvers and Smokes. He is the son of Lord Argent. The Silver Lambkin and Lord Southampton are his grandparents. He has taken several 1st and 2nd prizes, and sired many noted winners; amongst others may be mentioned Maritana, the perfect Smoke, purchased by Mr. Cosway. Lord Nugent has a fine head, and is unusually massive in build for a Silver . . . . 60

15. Torrington Sunnysides. This rich-coloured Orange male is the property of Mrs. Vidal, of Sydenham, and was bred by her. He is by Champion Bundle and Torrington Owlet, and was born in 1899. He has gained many prizes, and at Westminster Show, 1902, he won the Challenge and Breeders' Cup, Silver Medal, and several specials • • .... 64

16. Champion Romaldkirk Admiral, one of Miss Winifred Beal's celebrated Heavenly Twins. This grand Cream stud cat has never been beaten in his class, except by his brother. His prize-winning record is too long for insertion. This cat is in the proud position of being a Champion in the N.C.C. and the C.C., having carried off no less than 14 Championships. Matthew, of The Durhams, a well-known winning Cream, is sired by the twin-brother Midshipmite.....68

17. Champion Royal Yum Ydm is one of the best Tortoiseshell queens in the Fancy. Her colouring is well broken, and she is a beautifully formed cat Miss Kate Sangster, her owner, has won many prizes with her at all the leading shows. Very poor justice can be given to this special breed in a photograph, as the beauty of a Tortoiseshell chiefly consists in the equal distribution of the three colours........70

18. Champion Persimmon is the celebrated Brown Tabby

Persian, owned by Miss Frances Simpson. He is perfect in shape, with an immense head, short snub nose, and tiny well-placed ears. He was purchased by his present owner at Brighton Show, 1898. Since then he has won whenever shown, and is now a Champion in both the N.C.C. and C.C. Clubs. He has sired a long list of beautiful brown Tabby prize-winning kittens 74

19. Champion Ballochmyle Brother Bump. This grand Short-haired Blue (commonly called Russian) is the property of Lady Alexander, and has won a first prize whenever he has appeared in a show pen, and, curiously enough, each time under a different judge. He won the Challenge Cup at Westminster in 1900, and since then three championships at N.C.C. Shows. He is beautiful in colour, has a well-shaped head, and grand orange eyes..........

20. Champion Wankee, the noted Siamese, is owned by Mrs. Robinson, of West Kensington, who has always been an enthusiastic and successful breeder of Siamese. He has won over 30 prizes, and sired, among other notable kittens, Beba, Menelik, Sam Sly, and Chaseley Robin, all winners of championships ......

21. Tiam-o'-Shian IV. is another Siamese of high repute, the property of Mrs. Vyvyan, who bred him; but Tiam resides with Mrs. Parker Brough whilst his owner is abroad. He is a magnificent type of Siamese, even in colour, with deep seal points. He comes from Miss Forestier-Walker's celebrated strain; and amongst his progeny may be mentioned Champion Eve, Suzanne, and Kitya Hara ,......86

22. Brandon Queen Cheetah is a lovely Brown Tabby shorthaired cat, belonging to Mrs. Bernard Wentworth. This puss is well and distinctly marked, and rich in colour. One of her kittens, Brandon Tommykins, took high honours at Westminster Show in 1901 .... go

23. Manx Silverwing, a quaintly marked little Silver Tabby, formerly owned by Mr. Foalstone. At the Manchester N.C.C.C. Show she was purchased by Mr. Ward, of Longsight. Silverwing has won many prizes, and calls forth great admiration whenever exhibited • • • 94

24. Persimmon Laddie, a sable Neuter by Persimmon and Birkdale Fina, is the great pet of Miss Rosamound Whitney, an Irish fancier, who is an enthusiastic admirer of Brown Tabbies. Laddie took highest honours at the Northern Cat Club's Show at Manchester, 1901, and was justly admired for his gorgeous colouring and marvellous coat. Laddie took special for the best Tabby Neuter at Westminster, 1902, and first at Liverpool, 1902 98

25. Bonnie Boy. This promising young Blue is owned by Miss Frances Simpson, and was exhibited by her at the Crystal Palace, 1901, when at four months old he took 2nd prize in a class of 39 kittens, the limit age being eight months. Bonnie Boy was also awarded a special prize for the best orange eyes in the kitten classes. He is from Miss Patterson's celebrated strain of Blue Persians, and his mother is a Black, owned by Mrs. H. B. Thompson. The photo was taken when he was three months old........102

Lady Marcus Beresford's Blue Persian Gentian Landor, photo, Ealing